Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during his interview with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet on January 1, 2025. Photo: Presidential Press.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated that Latin American and Caribbean unity is necessary to construct a confederation of countries and governments “as a block of strength” for the future of the region’s nations.
He emphasized this belief in a message on Friday, January 3, stressing the need for Latin America and the Caribbean to work together to face the challenges of the 21st century and build a prosperous future for the region.
President Maduro explained that currently, there is a “rearrangement of global forces, and this has its effect on the multilateral organization that we have, which is the United Nations.” According to him, the United Nations is experiencing a process of serious debilitation due to the power dispute.
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“The Western empires have decided to use their military power and military technology to threaten the world, attack the world, to try to create conflict in general,” he added.
He also urged everyone to reflect on the need for unity based on values and understanding, which is crucial today when Venezuela is under attack from various far-right sectors.
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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